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Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (Apprentice) – Rotational
Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, Fellowship
London
On-site
GBP 20,000 - 26,000
Full time
4 days ago
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Job summary
Join Moorfields Eye Hospital as a Trainee Pharmacy Technician, where you'll gain invaluable experience in clinical pharmacy services. This role offers comprehensive training opportunities while contributing to the delivery of high-quality pharmacy services within a leading institution. Enjoy flexible working and a range of employee benefits in a supportive environment.
Benefits
Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
Free 24/7 independent counselling service
Learning and development opportunities
Discount schemes including Blue Light Card
Free Pilates classes
Flexible working arrangements
Qualifications
- Essential criteria: GCSE Math & English required.
- Desirable criteria: Experience working in a dispensary or hospital setting.
- Medicines Optimisation qualification is an advantage.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician course.
- Assist in providing a safe and efficient Pharmacy Service.
- Complete audits or service evaluations as part of service development.
Skills
Excellent communication skills
Customer services skills
Ability to read, write and use the English language
Education
GCSE Math & English
BTEC or NVQ2 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent
Tools
EMIS (Ascribe) pharmacy system
Job description
YOU MAKE US MORE
Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
At Moorfields, people’s sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible.
For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.
We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it’s pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we’re united by one mission—delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.
And we’re just getting started.
Construction is well underway on our groundbreaking new centre in Camden, a joint initiative between Moorfields Eye Hospital, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity This modern, flexible facility will bring together eye care, research, and education under one roof—enabling transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.
Could you be part of this future? Make us more.
Job Overview
The post holder will commence employment as a Trainee Pharmacy Technician (student / apprentice). They will be required to successfully meet set competencies designed to develop the qualities, skills and knowledge expected to register as a Pharmacy Technician.
The post holder will gain experience in various rotations such as clinical Pharmacy services including outpatient dispensary, daycare and paediatric patients at the Richard Desmond Children's Eye Centre (RDCEC).
Participation will also be required in late duties and Saturdays on a rotational basis depending on service requirements.
Main duties of the job
Length Of Competency Training Will Be Dependent On What Qualification / Experience The Staff Member Has Achieved Already But The Following Would Be Expected To Be Met Within 24 Months At The Latest:
Successful completion of the Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) course.
Accreditation as a Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) and Medicines Management (AIMM) qualification / Medicines Optimisation Program (MOP)
Contribution to service development i.e. completion of either an audit, service evaluation, quality improvement project or development of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
Working for our organisation
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
The post holder will assist in the provision of a safe and efficient patient focused Pharmacy Service.
The post holder will be working in patient facing areas as part of the Pharmacy dispensary and clinical teams including the pharmacy stores and distribution sections of the Pharmacy on a rotational basis.
The post holder will commence employment as a Trainee Pharmacy Technician (student / apprentice). They will be required to successfully meet set competencies designed to develop the qualities, skills and knowledge expected to register as a Pharmacy Technician.
Length Of Competency Training Will Be Dependent On What Qualification / Experience The Staff Member Has Achieved Already But The Following Would Be Expected To Be Met Within 24 Months At The Latest:
Person specification
Education / qualification
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Essential criteria
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.
Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at moorfields.recruitment@nhs.net.
https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Muna Abdullahi Job title Principal Pharmacy Technician-Operational Services Email address muna.abdullahi3@nhs.net Telephone number 02072533411
Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
At Moorfields, people’s sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible.
For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.
We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it’s pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we’re united by one mission—delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.
And we’re just getting started.
Construction is well underway on our groundbreaking new centre in Camden, a joint initiative between Moorfields Eye Hospital, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity This modern, flexible facility will bring together eye care, research, and education under one roof—enabling transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.
Could you be part of this future? Make us more.
Job Overview
The post holder will commence employment as a Trainee Pharmacy Technician (student / apprentice). They will be required to successfully meet set competencies designed to develop the qualities, skills and knowledge expected to register as a Pharmacy Technician.
The post holder will gain experience in various rotations such as clinical Pharmacy services including outpatient dispensary, daycare and paediatric patients at the Richard Desmond Children's Eye Centre (RDCEC).
Participation will also be required in late duties and Saturdays on a rotational basis depending on service requirements.
Main duties of the job
Length Of Competency Training Will Be Dependent On What Qualification / Experience The Staff Member Has Achieved Already But The Following Would Be Expected To Be Met Within 24 Months At The Latest:
Successful completion of the Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) course.
Accreditation as a Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) and Medicines Management (AIMM) qualification / Medicines Optimisation Program (MOP)
Contribution to service development i.e. completion of either an audit, service evaluation, quality improvement project or development of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
Working for our organisation
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
- Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
- Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
- Free 24/7 independent counselling service
- Learning and development opportunities
- Easy and quick transport links
- A range of attractive benefits and discounts
- Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
- Free Pilates classes
- Full support and training to develop your skills
- Flexible working friendly organisation
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
The post holder will assist in the provision of a safe and efficient patient focused Pharmacy Service.
The post holder will be working in patient facing areas as part of the Pharmacy dispensary and clinical teams including the pharmacy stores and distribution sections of the Pharmacy on a rotational basis.
The post holder will commence employment as a Trainee Pharmacy Technician (student / apprentice). They will be required to successfully meet set competencies designed to develop the qualities, skills and knowledge expected to register as a Pharmacy Technician.
Length Of Competency Training Will Be Dependent On What Qualification / Experience The Staff Member Has Achieved Already But The Following Would Be Expected To Be Met Within 24 Months At The Latest:
- Successful completion of the Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) course.
- Accreditation as a Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) and Medicines Management (AIMM) qualification / Medicines Optimisation Program (MOP).
- Contribution to service development i.e. completion of either an audit, service evaluation, quality improvement project or development of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
Person specification
Education / qualification
Essential criteria
- GCSE Math & English
- BTEC or NVQ2 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent
Essential criteria
- Working in a dispensary
- Working in a hospital setting
Desirable criteria
- Medicines Optimisation qualification
- EMIS (Ascribe) pharmacy system
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Customer services skills
- Ability to read, write and use the English language
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.
Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at moorfields.recruitment@nhs.net.
https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
- JD & PS - Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PDF, 264.6KB)
- Staff Benefits (PDF, 865.7KB)
- MEH Privacy Notice (PDF, 138.0KB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Muna Abdullahi Job title Principal Pharmacy Technician-Operational Services Email address muna.abdullahi3@nhs.net Telephone number 02072533411
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